Lapis Lazuli Chunks

Lapis lazuli has caught the eye of collectors since Ancient Egypt. Did you know some lapis pieces fluoresce under a UV light? We have 4 larger pieces of lapis lazuli available. They are great for décor and collectors. These pieces could also be put into a tumbler (review your manufacturer's size suggestions). Choose your favorite today!

Options & Sizes:

• Blue tear drop- Approx. 2.75", 72.00g
• Largest- Approx. 3.75", 256.00g
• Smallest- Approx. 2.00", 83.00g
• White tear drop- Approx. 2.50", 114.00g

These lapis lazuli chunks are WYSIWYGs.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

Lapis Lazuli: What is It?

Lapis lazuli was originally the name for lazurite (not lazulite, that is yet another stone). Lazurite is quite rare. Most current pieces of lapis come from sulfur-rich Hauyne (and/or vladimirivanovite, afghanite, etc). Of course, there are inclusions such as pyrite and calcite. Each of the minerals listed that now make up lapis lazuli on the common market all come from the feldspathoid group. If you would like to learn more about these topics, this link is a great place to start.

Lapis Lazuli Metaphysical Properties:

• Enhances one’s ability to understand esoteric and sacred texts
• Expands awareness and enhances reasoning and intellectual abilities
• Enhances intuition and natural psychic abilities
• Brings relief to the areas of the mind that correspond to areas of shadow work and assists in emotional release
• Enhances communication on many levels to ensure clarity and responsiveness
• Great for creativity
• Helps with spiritual evolution
• Over the 3rd Eye, it is great for dreams of all types
• Encourage organization in the user’s daily life
• One of the stones in the breastplate of the High Priest
• Assists one to move out of depressive states and enhances the states of self-acceptance and serenity
• Can bring cheer, hope
• Can bring success to relationships
• Balances yin/yang
• Brings equilibrium to situations
• Used for protection physically and in cases of psychic attack
• Chakra Association: 3rd Eye, Throat
• Astrological Association: Sagittarius, some include Libra
• Numerical Vibration: 3

Chemical Composition:

• Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate that varies as it is a combination of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄ (S,SO)₄

If you love these raw lapis chunks, you will also love this lapis heart found here.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.
5. UV Notes: For gemstones, 365nm is the best for UV lighting. Only some specimens illuminate under the other part of this spectrum (370-400nm). This is why some pictures are not as clear for our UV reactive pieces. Our current lights are at 365nm, but used to be 395mm only. For home use, the 395nm is less expensive, but in some cases, will need a zoomed beam on the flashlight style UV lights. If you do use a 365nm light, please take care to use eye protection.